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1. This will take the selected area all to the height you determine Click Apply Step 6 If you wish to change the height of the whole orthotic ie you feel it is too deep or shallow select the whole foot using either the F Selection Menu Magic Wand or the Selection Menu Select the section button You can then use the Edit Increase Decrease in thickness This will uniformly add or subtract the specified amount off the whole orthotic Step 7 Do the border optimization by selecting the Correction Border button from the Optimization Tools drop down Click two or three times to smooth external borders Step 8 Last step before adding corrective elements like bars etc apply the force plate Pressure Acquisi tionfor smoothing at the end This will reconfirm the position of the necessary elements to add Step 9 Add any other adaptations or changes to the orthotics such as from the Object Library Select the relevant option then adjust height position etc as you wish Then click Apply to Plantar Now it is on the 2D and 3D however not yet merged to surface Position and fine tune the element then once happy Merge to Surface If you want to change the shape of the Object select the Distortion Tab and adjust as you wish Step 9 You can either design the right foot from scratch or copy across all the elements from the left Whichever the preference create the base for the right foot by placing the2. Step 16 Reposition the foot on the template then remove tick for smoothing and APPLY Step 17 When you are happy with the position of both scans click APPLY Page 8 YOU CAN TOGGLE BETWEEN YOUR PLATE S DATA AND 3D SCANNER BY CLICKING ON THE bpe AND 3D BUTTONS ON THE RIGHT OF THE TOOLS PALLET NOTE if at any stage 3D appears blue click display and select 3D colour You want the 3D image to be positioned as above ie not flush with the heel of the template line but the arch flush with the template border At the end of the alignment click Apply to confirm the import or OK to confirm and return to the main orthotic design When applying this image it is recommended that you deselect smoothing not as shown in image and only smooth the plantar surface at the end of the project Exam Archive Import Technical Data Exam Type FEP C Podometer 4949 WinPOD C Optical 3D survey STL File a Align Template Ok Cancel Apply Rapid Menu q Instrumental Acquisitions eS e Eaa 5 a W Smoothing Page 9 Adding Biomechanical Plate Data Import Technical Data Exam Type adele Podometer 48x48 WinPOD x C Optical C 3D survey xl m File F ALindstrom Andrew Dynamic dat S Data Conversion Conversion Align Template Ok Cancel Apply Step 1 Click open under the Tools pallet and go to Instrum
3. Template git separate object rir mm mm gt Page 13 e Optimization Tools The panel for the optimization of the design simple in appearance has some features that facilitate the design and optimization of the surfaces made The optimization of the surface automatically corrects any bumps that are created during the three dimensional modelling By selecting either the Cubic type Bezier curves or Linear inter polation the optimal correction of the surface is complete Another function is the ability to use the Contral ateral Symmetrical which duplicates the design of one foot and repeats it to the other saving time and room for human error in the creation of the pair of insoles similar to each other The automatic Correction Board compensates for any missed rough edges created during the design that could have been missed This op tion will save reduce the amount of smoothing required one the project has been milled thus saving on time wastage BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE THE SMOOTHING BOARD CORRECTION AS THIS WILL REMOVE YOUR BORDER AND MAKE YOUR ORTHOTIC UN USABLE The Autocorrect shares allows your to proprtion ally reduce your orthitc to fit onto a variatey of materials If you have designed an orthtic with a 29mm arch and want to make sure it will fit onto the 22mm material you can select the ZMAX at 22mm and please Fix Plantar Easy CAD will morph your orthotic to fit the new max hieght
4. Concave Lf Normal i Convex z f Stron Step 2 Optional you can save this as a preset option by click a I separate object i55 ing on the Options Tab and adding this as a template Lateral Arch Heel lift Step 3 Run the self modelling File Edit Display Project Settings Step 4 Go to Selection Menu click on the Border This will place a border on your template You can adjust the height of the border by moving the slider to the left or right The Medial and lateral junction sliders will decrease or incresse the angle of the junction between the forefoot area and the new Heel border Page 43 25 156 0 000 mm 45 mm 40 mm 35 mm 30 mm 25 mm 20 mm 15 mm 10 mm 5mm 0mm Rapid Menu Freehand Tools Edits Wedge Finish Edge Edge Height mm 20 00 10 I x A AAA il Smoothing disabled Linear Junction Cubic Junction lvi2 Cubic Junction lIt Cubic Junction lvl 3 Automati TEE o w Step 5 Once you are happy with the Heel cup shape you need to select the amount of smooting Easy CAD must apply to your heel cup Linear Smooting will give you the most sheer heelcup borders and as you move through the smoot ing options the sides of your heel cup will become more blended into the bottom When selecting the smoothing make sure you allow the software to refresh the 3D of the orthotic This will enable you to v
5. Bon Page 41 3 How do position the elements on the template accurately SLS 3D Scan and BPE Data If at any point you want to view the pressure map over the template of the project without imposing it again press F5 This will give you a good idea as to where you need to position the components of the project or to check that it matches what you want it to Press F5 again to remove this from the view En sure the bpe is selected within the Instrumental Acquisition otherwise it will overlay the 3D image F7 will dispaly the 3D Felxiscan data over the 2D model allowing for more accurate placement of ele ments and accurate positioning of the foot on the template 4 My Orthotics are not being milled in the middle of the Bed You need to ZERO the milling machine to ensure the software works off the centre point on the bed Step 1 Home the machine Step 2 Click F6 or select Manual Data Input This will open a new windows called Midi Step 3 Input the following gO yO xO z0 This will send the milling machine to the zero point on the bed It should be just above the bed 1mm and centred on the bed ie above the centre screw position If this is the case then the machine is mill ing from the correct Zero Point if not proceed to Step 4 Step 4 Close the Midi control box Step 5 Select the Jog Pad F10 Use the jog pad to move the bit to the centre position Once you are satisfied with this position close the Jog
6. File Edit Display Project Settings nalea als elle ON e A 118 118 0 000 mm Name IMAGO DEMO3 3D FOAM BOX left foot Born on 5 22 1985 Height 182 Weight 75 Shoe Size 42 EASY CAD Professional Edition You have two options to clean up the edges If the foot and size of the template are the same use the Correction Board in Optimization Tools If the foot is smaller or larger apply a border from Selection Menu Manipulate the border to give a smooth edge to the orthotic Also use the Medial and Lateral Gradient adjustments to get the shape you want Apply these additional corrections Page 28 File Edit Display Project Setti DiGi Ria ole as al 32 98 0 000 mm Step 4 At this stage you would add any corrections you wish such as from the object library Step 5 Smoothing the Forefoot Probably the quickest and most accurate process for smoothing Apply the Pressure map on to the orthotic from the Instrumental Acquisition File Edit Display Project Settings nosal ela elle GN F A x Automati a a mne Manat 10 10 Apply Cancel Name IMAGO DEMO3 3D FOAM BOX left foot Bom on 5 22 1985 Height 182 Weight 75 Shoe Size 42 EASY CAD Professional Edition If you want to have it completely flat select the area required using the selection tool adjust Set Height from the Edit tab as well as ticking one of the smoothing boxes
7. Guide to using EasyCAD a Quick Menu Bar The menu bar below shows you the fastest way to access the basic commands of the program File Edit Display Project Settings omea WS aeae A x From left to right the respective symbols represent the following commands New Project Creating a new project in a single document mode see following paragraphs Archive Archive access of patients and projects Open Open a previously saved project or as a document received from a remote centre see section remote centers Save Saving a project in development Print Preview Print Preview of the project under development Print Print the project in development Copy Copies the selected data to the clipboard Cut Cuts the selected data to the clipboard Paste pastes the data previously saved to the clipboard Page 6 View Plan the three dimensional representation enables or disables the display of the zero plane of reference View Edge the three dimensional representation enables or disables the display of the edge of the foot Left foot Go to the left foot to allow for the design Right foot Go to the right foot to allow for the design Produce Relevant to the Professional version only converts the file to a type that is compatible with the CNC Milling Machine Exit Closes the program EasyCAD b The Main Menu The main menu is all the functions available in the software itself The menu is structured and divided into themes f
8. Pad Step 6 Click on the Machine tab Note the co ordinates listed for X Y and Z Step 7 Click on Variables Tab at the top of the screen Step 8 Under G92 Offset type in the new X Y and Z coordinates Be careful to have the negatives cor rectly place NB Don t change any other variables Step 9 Click Save Fixtures and then on Operate tab to take you back the operator screen Step 10 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to check the Zero point is correct 5 I would like to increase decrease the distance between the orthotics when they are being milled Step 1 Open Easy CAD Step 2 Click on Setting Step 3 Choose Setup Application Step 4 Select the CAM Setup tab Page 42 Step 5 Increase or decrease the Distance Interposed value we recommend between 10 and 20 mm Step 6 Click apply and then Ok 6 How to make a deep heel cup when using the Self Modelling Easy CAD tools Sometimes you may want to create a deep heel cup for a patient or raise the borders of the heel cut with out changing the floor parameters of your orthotics Rapid Menu a Automodelling EasyCAD Step 1 In your Easy CAD Self modeling change the Border pais Height to gt 8mm you can leave the rest of the settings as they are 7 Minimum thickness plantar Average thickness plantar Rember to consider the arch shape by selecting either Light Normal or Strong Height arch ys Light
9. 1024x768 Printer Inkjet or laser monochrome or colour Baropodometric systems supported Sensor Medica 4040 6050 8040 16040 24040 32040 and Run Time Medicapteurs S Plate Win Pod and Win Track RS Scan Tekscan Others on enquiry d Before running the program When you first run the program both for the Lite and Professional version for the Professional version you must enter the activation code license to use the product To obtain a valid EasyCAD license please contact Ripple Effect Consulting After entering the activation code click on the OK button We recommend that you write down the activation code and store it in a safe place as the code will need to be reused on the same computer if ever you need to format the hard drive or reinstall the product On subsequent executions of the program you will no longer need to enter the activation code To see which updates are available for the software note also the version number shown on the panel on the left 2 Application Setup Before you start using the software it is essential to correctly set the parameters for the application Settings menu item Setup application can access the Setup procedure 3 Data centre Enter your details in the spaces provided The information will be used both in the print sheet project and when the project is sent to the remote milling production centre 4 Software Settings In the submenu of software settings you can select the la
10. 2 button i 4 4 i i i i Step 11 You can follow the path of the cutting on the screen Once complete turn off the vacuum but ton if you have and remove the block Vacuum any dust off the bed and return to Step 1 for the next project Step 10 Double click on Run F1 button and turn on the dust extraction unit Note If you have used the stickers before removing the block vacuum or sweep out any debris from the block then carefully remove the block from the sticker The sticker can be used until it no longer holds the block sufficiently so by doing this carefully and minimising the dust that drops off onto the sticker you will maximise the life of the sticker usually somewhere between 3 6 pairs When starting the next project place the block on to the sticker and rub down firmly If there is no lateral movement once done when trying to push pull the block sideways the sticker is usable If the block moves you will need to peel off the sticker and start again from step 7 Page 39 16 SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Models You can build a model of a design or part thereof The model feature will take the design and extrapolate all the sizes of the design on the selected template You can choose to do both left and right as well as the size range you want the model to create This is a handy tool should you have completed a design for a patient and then realised it is either too small or too bog for the shoe The Model t
11. 3D and Pressure map on the template from the Instrumental Acquisition Then if you are creating the right foot yourself follow from Step 3 above If you wish to copy across the elements from the left foot select the left foot then go to the Optimization Tools drop down and choose Contralateral Symmetrical This will place all the elements you created plus the borders heights etc onto the right foot Go back to the right foot to check it has car Page 26 ried everything across ONCE COMPLETE SAVE b Methodology 2 Using Biomechanical data and applying 3D image Step 1 Import 3D and pressure images but do not apply yet 32 114 0 000 mm CAC ile Edit Display Project sla ial iene Y xi u G z a zla g EasyCAD self modeling EasyCAD self modelling Make sure they are set as above then click Run Select Yes This creates a basic template of the foot using a combination of the settings entered and the pressure map Page 27 Eas File Edit Display Project Settings 117 165 0 000 mm Rapid Menu q Automodelling EasyCAD 7 f gt Border height 204 mm m Ei I Slim 3 gt 2 by Minimum thickness plantar Es mm Average thickness plantar E mm Height arch 234 m 3 C Light Concave Normal Convex Strong I separate object gt I Lateral Arch 15 how Step 3 Now apply 3D image j EasyCAD e
12. Apply If you want to have some mild shaping to the forefoot to match the 3D image select the area as previ ously choose Increase Decrease in thickness as well as one of the smoothing boxes If you want to set the height you can alternatively if you just want to smooth select the Increase Decrease but don t ad just it choose one of the smoothing boxes then apply ONCE COMPLETE SAVE Page 29 c Methodology 3 Biomechanical data only Step 1 Import pressure images E EasyCAD File Edit Display Project Settings naela aa 1 x eel ON E A yl x 32 114 0 000 mm 14 File Edit Display Project Settings Disa ola llel ON el Minimum thickness plantar Average thickness plantar Height arch C Light Normal Strong Make sure they are set as above then click Run Once you have made a couple of pairs start to vary the settings to add addtional enhancements to your orthtics If you have a paitent with a high arch and you want to reinforce the arch support select Strong to give a more substantial arch shape Page 30 Click Yes to allow the software to map the arch shape of the patient s foot and extrapolate the arch height This creates a basic template of the foot using a combination of the settings entered combined with the pressure map EasyCAD e File Edit Display Project Settings Step 3 Now apply your modifi
13. Copyright 2007 2011 easy User Manual and Step by Step Guide EasyCAD Professional and LITE Version 2 OY ak ee eS 11 13 13 14 Qa AOD Table of Contents Introduction Installing EasyCAD Installing the program Compatibility System requirements Before running the program Application setup Data centre Software settings CAM Settings Guide to Using EasyCAD Quick Menu Bar b The Main Menu DO MD QAno os A O O The Toolbar Sub Menu Items under TOOLS General Instrument Acquisition Object Libraries Self Modelling CAD and Creating Self Modelling Templates Optimization Tools Selection Menu Freehand Tools Restore Points Disply Option F5 Pressure Overlay F6 Scanner c F7 3D Acquisition on FO Border Profile Graph View parallel to the plane F3 Transparency Slider Archive Options Single Document Mode Archive Create a New Patient Creating a new Patient from the IMPORT option Creating a New Project Methodologies for Building Orthotics Methodology 1 With SLS Scanner Only Methodology 2 Using Biomechanical data and applying 3D image Methodology 3 Biomechanical data only Methodology 4 Stuart Alexanders quick method Page O OO ON NADU UN HaAn fp HL HL A WwW UU N NNNNNNNNNN gt aa aaa anana na na aa oO N ONARA UUUNNN O O O O Oo WON WT AUNO 0 An Oo W Mm UU W N Step by
14. EasyCAD installer simply double click Setup exe in the root folder of the CD To access this folder you can use Windows Explorer or My Computer After starting the program a window of informa tion for the preparation of the installation will open Click on the Next button which will give important information about the program Click the Next button again This opens a dialogue box where you can specify the installation path Again press Next to store your path selection If something is wrong simply press Back to return to the de sired installation program and make your correction By pressing Next you will run the installation Depending on the speed of the system this may take a few minutes At the end of the installation you must restart the computer You can then launch the program directly from EasyCAD b Compatibility EasyCAD is compatible with most video cards that support OpenGL 3D technology In some cases however it has found that some integrated video cards are not able to properly handle the 3D graphical environment of the program In most cases the problem can be solved by going into Advanced Settings for the video card then change the Hardware Acceleration back to it s default setting Page 4 C System Requirements Operating system Windows 7 Professional or later Processor Intel i5 RAM 4Gb or higher Hard drive 5Gb of free space Video card 512MB RAM or higher with minimum resolution of
15. Processor POST Standard ISO G CODE v Step 3 Save to the file location eg USB Memory Stick Page 35 d Step 1 Click on Archive button Top left hand button Step 2 Select the patient under All Patients Producing ADM File Step 3 Click on the project tab Step 4 Highlight the project you want to output Eas File Edit Display Project Settings Step 5 Click the send for processing button green button 25mm Heel Lift Busschau lain Busschau lain Ferriera Antonis freedman malcolm ta O Brandon bj 0001 4 17 2012 3 0002 4 17 2012 Brown Clifford 7 0003 4 17 2012 Govender Preevin Harriette Smith IMAGO DEMO1 DYNAMIC IMAGO DEMO2 2DSCANNER IMAGO DEMO3 3D FOAM BOX left foc Lindstrom Andrew Lishman Craig McMahon Rodney Nagiah Noel Paziente Modella eso sgo so so so so So so So So Bo Go So So Bo Bo jo 3 4 Rapid Menu q Automodelling EasyCAD _ gt Border height 204 mm E I Slim 3 gt a Minimum thickness plantar 3 mm Average thickness plantar E gt mm Height arch 235 mm F Light Concave z Normal C Convex Strong separate object gt I Lateral Arch 1534 mn MoH Heel lift 0 m 5 gt Step 6 You can leave the file name as is the last digits show the Patient s Database number and the projec
16. Step Guide Exporting from Medicapteurs Biomechanical Plates Using the SLS 3D Scanner Producing ISO Files Producing ADM Files To Operate the Milling Machine SPECIAL FEATURES Models FAQ How to Clean below the Vacuum bed Can use my RS Scan How dol position the elements on the templates accurately My Orthotics are not being milled in the middle of the Bed would like to increase decrease the distance between the orthotics when they are being milled How to make a deep heel cup when using the Self Modelling Easy CAD tools APPENDIX EVA Swatch Sizing Chart Sample of Templates for size 40 shoe Page 34 34 34 35 36 37 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of EasyCAD EasyCAD is an innovative three dimensional software that offers all the possibilities for designing CAD CAM orthotics EasyCAD is not simply a CAD modelling software but a complete tool for storing and printing of numeri cally controlled milling projects Furthermore for the Professional version there is also a CAM module for post processing of the projects see Production EasyCAD Lite and Professional versions is a program so powerful and complex but at the same time extremely easy to use This manual will guide you step by step through learning the basics of Easy CAD orthotic design 1 Installing EasyCAD a Installing the program To launch the
17. cation and adjustments Step 4 Apply Pressure map smoothing By varying the value you apply more smoothing can be applied ONCE COMPLETE SAVE Page 31 d Methodology 4 Stuart Alexander s quick method This methodolgy allows you to take advantage of the your 3D Flexiscan data but remove the longer process of designing the heel cup and smoothing the forefoot area Step 1 Import 3D and pressure images but do not apply yet i EasyCAD File Edit Display Project Settings Cfo lta ale ls eel EN P 2 yl x 32 114 0 000 mm Step 2 In Instrument Acquisition pallet select 3D scan Step 3 Position the image using the tools arrows in bottom right corner deselect Smoothing selection as you will be able to do this at the end Click apply to add your 3D scanner informa tion to your template EasyCAD File Edit Display Project Settings 118 118 0 000 mm Step 4 Use the Selection Menu Select all tool and adujst the forefoot and heel to 3mm heights Use the manual wedge tool to raise or lower these areas Step 5 Use the cursor and hover over the 2D image and measure the arch heights of the patient Step 6 Then follow on from step 2 of Methodology 3 and use the arch heights you have measured to create a Self Modelling footbed onto which you can add you modifications 36 118 0 000 mm As usua
18. dge tab lets you set up an inclined plane pronator or supina tor automatically or manually You can set them either positively OR negatively but not a combination During these manual editing operations the changes can be in spected in real time in the 2D view You can assess the height in mm by hovering the mouse over the relevant area on the 2D as well as get the 3D view for assessing the results If the change is as you wish confirm your choice by Applying Alternatively the cancel button will return the values to those previously set Rapid Menu am Freehand Tools Edits Wedge Finish Edge Amplify thickness M Lok oo 100 i 100 Increase Decrease thickness mm 20 j 0 Set height mm f Smoothing disabled f Linear Junction C Cubic Junction le f Cubic Junchon lli f Cubic Junction byl 3 fe Automatic A an f Manual i 102 102 Rapid Menu q Freehand Tools Edits Wedge Finish Edge Automatic Manual Height mm pronator C supinator C Smoothing disabled C Linear Junction Cubic Junction Ivi2 f Cubic Junction lvl C Cubic Junction lvl 3 Automati al eme Nana 1102 105 Rapid Menu a Freehand Tools Edits Wedge Finish Edge Automatic Manual Zz x C Smoothing disabled C Linear Junction C Cubic Junction lvl2 Cubic Junction lvl C Cubic Junction lvl 3 Automati a wne E Aae X00 Page 17 g Restore Points During the desi
19. ed 7 subroutime home_x home_z called a subroutine home_all called when hoi 9 subrowtime user_1 user_11 called 10 wser_1 contains an example of zeroin 11 wser_ cintains an example of measu lt lt lt 428 gt gt gt fl P2 3 eeen VEN Step 6 Select the Open Folder button or F3 choose the file from your USB Memory Stick local drive or network drive Double click to open the file i 220 5937 amp s r J man 62 679 Sk Favorites gt 2 iE 12 9 59 Liteares a Dewrlced a o Recent Places La Desktop R Admin AUXI W Orogbo 4 20 694654 648 GW C440 n Ya Computer A Ubrane uo 560 OT Emp Documents Esto Dtr Pi Muse Network we Pectures s This is file macro cnc It is automatically loaded Customize this file yourself 7 It contains subroutime change_tool this is called subroutime home_x home_z called subroutine home_all called when hoi subroutime user_1 user_11 called user_1 contains an example of zeroin user_ cintains an example of measu File name ONC Files nc cnc nge ge Open jo a Lance Se Se Se Se w z lt lt lt 428 gt gt gt Page 38 Step 7 Load the EVA block making sure it is centred on the bed and press the Vacuum button on the right side of the front of the milling machine Ensure that it is suctioned into place so tha
20. eehand tools become availible for you to do you modifica tions Should you wish to make your own selections the standrd tools set is also availible for you to use These include Rapid Menu q Selections menu Add to the custom selections anteriore bordo ustam Depression Fascite selezione Oper Delete Rapid Menu tr Selections menu Se ect All Rectagular Selectrion Manual Selection Magic Wand You now have the option of moving the selec tion after placing it If you have used the free hand tools to modify the selection this will change on the fly as you move the seletion around 5 5 5 sfr Page 15 To slect the heel border click on the cureved heel selection area on the template layout Once selected you can move the shape of the border by clicking and dragging the red squares You can also adjust the medial and lateral gradi ent by moving the sliders back and forward 0 a square junction as the number increases the junction will flatten out You can set the height of the border by sliding the height selector Make sure your border is at least 2mm higher than the maximum point on your patients arch This will allow for a smooth transition between your border and your patients imprint The border is very important when using the 3D scan as your starting point see Methodology 1 or of you want to modify the shape and hiehgt of the border of any orthotic Creati
21. ental Acquisition Step 2 Click Import tab Step 3 Select Podometer and make sure the drop down is YOUR PLATE ie WinPod Win Track or RS Scan etc Step 4 Click Open icon under file Step 5 Select the file you want to import double click on it Step 6 Press conversion button Import Technical Data Exam Type TPR Podometer 48x48 WinPOD v C Optical C 3D survey z File F Lindstrom Andrew Dynamic dat Data Conversion Conversion Align Template Page 10 Step 7 Reposition your Left and Right scans on the templates Step 8 Click apply to add the data to your tools pallet If the baropodometric pressure platform in your possession is not among those listed in the system through the appropriate Technical Data panel you can set custom parameters to perform the data import For more information on the platform the struc ture of the files containing the test pressure in your possession please contact the manufacturer For each project you can import a plantar pressure test and a 3D test at the same time Rapid Menu Instrumental Acquisitions bpe opt 30 A ol g Apply discharges 3 m azl W Smoothing Page 11 C Object libraries Object Libraries lists options for the integration of clas sical objects arranged mainly used for the production of orthotics To apply an object to the current project select the ob ject
22. from the list In the preview pane a photograph of the object will display click on Apply to place the insole on the scene box 2D and 3D Each object is available in 4 different sizes Small Me dium Large and Extra Large select the one best suited to the project under development In the Positioning Tab adjust the position height from floor and amplification of the shape As an alternative to the Positioning arrows you can drag the object with the mouse on the 2D image and drop For proper positioning it is recommended to use the ruler available reference from the main menu under the heading View Ruler of reference At the end of the positioning click Merge to Surface to complete the process and then continue with the other changes Rapid Menu a Object library Metatarsal Pad Quarter of sphere Under digital U Heel Spur Rear Side Arch Lateral Arch Rising hindfoot Metatarsal bar Heel with central hole and drain the medial Heel with central hole Features object Preview Height mm width mm Length mm n Apply to plantar f b C Sb Positioning Distorsion Positioning yakti gt ala f Appled Height from the ERR pf tas Amplification 4 Merge to surface Delete Object Page 12 d Self Modelling EasyCAD The revolutionary self modelling EasyCAD through personalization and the combination of parameters available combined with the most appropriate templates allow you to c
23. gn if you want to restore back to a specific step of the design you can do so All changes made thereafter will be lost This simple option allows you to explore the various functions of the software to obtain optimal results These restore points are always there detailing each step that you have applied to the surface This means that at any stage should you be unhappy with how the project has evolved you can return to the point at which you are happy and start again Furthermore if ever you are re designing a pair for a client you can reload the original project or create a duplicate and should there be an adjustment to make you can find the step you want to start from 1 17 4 11 12 14 New Project Delete list CTRL Z allows you to quickly undo a placed compo nent it will take you back a step in your workflow without you having to leave the window you are working in to open the Restore Paoints tab Restore Page 18 8 Display Options a F5 Pressure Overlay You can press F5 on your keyboard to overlay the pres sure data on the 2D view of the othotic b F6 Scanner If you have used a 2D scanner in your patient manag metn and would like to see what the patient foot looks like on the orthotic plress F6 on your keybooard C F7 3D Acquisition If you have used a 3D scanner you can press F7 on your keyboard to see the 3D data overlayed on your 2D image All of the display options assit you
24. hat will work for you a Methodology 1 With 3D Scanner Only Step 1 Import 3D and pressure images but do not apply yet g asyCAD File Edit Display Project Settings nlalslal is llel GN le A 32 114 0 000 mm Step 2 In Instrument Acquisition pallet select 3D scan Step 3 Position the image using the tools arrows in bottom right corner deselect Smoothing selec tion as you will be able to do this at the end Click apply to add your 3D scanner information to your template j asyCAD File Edit Display Project Settings 118 118 0 000 mm Page 25 Step 4 Under Selection Menu select the Border on the template and add your border In general terms the border does not usually extend beyond the beginning of the arch but this is at your discretion Ad just the gradient profile for the border Select Heel cup contour eg Cubic Linear etc Click Apply 25 212 0 000 mm Automati 2l ea ead D 104 Apply Cancel Name IMAGO DEMO3 3D FOAM BOX left foot Born on 5422 1985 Height 182 Weight 75 Shoe Size 42 EASY CAD Professional Edition Step 5 If you wish to set the height of the forefoot ie smooth out the forefoot area you can use the magic wand tool in the Selection Menu section Click on the 2D image of the template in all the areas that you want selected then in the Edit tab change the height usually in this case using Set Height
25. ials and finishes and include new ones only if supported by the milling centre or for your records to cover yourself NB To minimize menu click and drag on the small row of dots at the top of the menu list Page 7 b Instrument Acquisition You can import tests from baropodometric platforms or photoelectric optical scanners of the most popular manufacturers in the world After selecting the Open folder choose the Pressure 3D file you wish to import Adding STL 3D Image Rapid Menu q Instrumental Acquisitions Step 1 Click Instrument Acquisition in the Tools pallet T i Step 2 Click Open icon at the bottom of the window Step 3 Click Import button Step 4 Select 3D Survey Step 5 Change drop down to STL File Step 6 Click Open icon under file Step 7 Select the Left Foot Icon Step 8 Click the open file icon Step 9 Navigate to the file and select the STL file you want to open Step 10 Choose 90 Rotation anti clockwise Step 11 Choose Flip Y Axis E l Smoothing Step 12 Click on Modify 3D File menu item 3H m Step 13 Click the right foot icon Step 14 repeat steps 8 to 12 to import the right foot STL NB you can use the Cut tool and Fill surface tool in the STL editor to clean up the image before returning to Easy CAD Step 15 When you have imported and checked both 3D scans click Save button to return to Easy CAD
26. is not much higher than the top of the orthotic NB Always remember the output the maximum thickness which can be milled on a standard block is 30mm Heel lift Lateral Edge Medial Edge Tension moy Range mm ES Cancel Page 21 10 Archiving options The program offers two types EasyCAD design and data storage One is based on Single Document mode and the other on management through the archives a Single Document Mode If you decide to manage your own projects as individual documents it is recommended to determine a common directory where to save all documents This mode allows you to save the entire project including all file accessories within a single file The file can be saved to any disk or directory on your computer and can be opened updated and saved again at any time even from other computers with the same EasyCAD software To activate the Single Document you will need to start the design through the menu item New Project The compilation of patient data can be done with the help of the module EasyGRAB as more fully de scribed in subsequent paragraphs After selecting the most appropriate template the shoe size and the patient s name you can proceed with the creation of the new project by clicking on the OK button In the rescue phase of the project cre ated as a single document you will be asked where to save During the reopening of an EasyCAD document the software will ask if it is you
27. is positioning the various elements carfully on the orthotic to enusre greater patient complience d Tranparency Slider You can you the transparency slider to make the image more or less tranparent This will allow you to see the 2D surface a lot clearer File Edit Display Project Settings Reset 3D View Rendering type Texture Monitor View parallel to the plane View grid with quotes F4 Instrumental examination Ruler reference Pressure overlay in the 2D window Scanner in the 2D window 3D acquisition in the 2D window True Color Scanner 20 Patient data Page 19 9 Border Profile Graph View parallel to the plane F3 By pressing F3 or Display View parallel to the plane you open a third view on the screen showing the Medial and Lateral curves of the orthotic The Red line at the bottom is the selection line and as you move the dots up or down it will adjust the various borders EasyCAL File Edit Display Project Settings nasla ol llel oN e A Rapid Menu q General data 7 Name E Height cm Weight Kg Modeltemplate Cassie SS Measure te O Material Reverse 5 Coulor GP0513 v o OE fo 4 a Data sheet project left foot New Project Seo Create self modeling EasyC4D Inclined plane manually set sejena ae Height Increase Rearfoot Medial of mm 3 YM et Lateral Edge Medial Edge Tensio
28. isualise the changes between the various smoothing options Step 6 Once you are satisfied with the look of the heel cup please APPLY this will merge your new heel cut to the template Page 44
29. l save frequently to avoid any time loss should the application close unexpecadly Page 33 15 Step by step Quick Guide a Export from Medicapteurs Biomechanical Plate Step 1 Make sure you are in detailed analysis Step 2 Right click on the image Step 3 Select EasyCAD from the drop down menu Step 4 Click OK Easy Grab will capture the patient information and create a folder for your patient in the documents folder This folder will have both the patient ini file and the dynamic or static export from the Medicapteurs plate Note Should you have an alternative Biomechanical Plate follow their instructions for exporting the pressure maps b Using the 3D Scanner Step 1 Make sure the VGA HDMI or Network and USB if not using a hub cable is connected to laptop Step 2 Switch on the scanner on the side then press the Power button on the control pad ONCE Allow for lamp to warm up Also on the screen ensure Video Out is on 2 otherwise your computer screen will project through the laptop Step 3 Position patient s foot in the middle of the glass with their standing leg either on the floor on the rubber mat on the side of the glass or sitting on a high chair so that neither foot is weight bearing Step 4 Select Project from the file icons then rename it with the patient name and press enter Step 5 With the new project selected click Single Scan rename it as left or right foot press enter the
30. n 3 as eea Range mm P30 Cancel Name Ferriera Antonis Born on 10 8 1991 Height Weight 82 Shoe Size 44 5 EASY CAD Professional Edition On the left hand side you have several selection options These al low you to choose which plane you would like to modify Heel Lift all planes Red Dotted Line Heel lift Lateral Edge Lateral edge only Blue Dotted Line Medial Edge Medial edge only Green Dotted Line Lateral Edge Medial Edge Tension Works well with the heel lift option to apply a smoothing Tension or flattening effect to your adjustment 3 to 10 3H Range mm Range Add or decrease the spacing between the dots This will aH give you more or less control when making the adjustments 5mm to 50mm Cancel Please cancel to remove the adjustment Page 20 Original state Heel lift Lateral Edge Medial Edge Tension z Range mm ES o m All planes adjustment Heel lift Lateral Edge Medial Edge Tension z Range mm iH Cancel Lateral only adjustment Green dotted Line Heel lift Lateral Edge Medial Edge Tension Es Range mm ES Cancel The light Dotted lines represent the internal shape of the orthotic from heel cup to fore foot The tension settings allow you to blend in your adjustment into the surounding area Below is an example of a tension adjustment of 10 As you can see the orginal red dot
31. n press Scan Step 6 Allow for the image mesh to upload then do the same for the other foot by selecting Single Scan again and following as Step 5 above Step 7 Save as and name file separately for both the left and right foot for the mesh only Step 8 Either leave scanner ready for next patient or to switch off the scanner press the Power button on the control pad TWICE to power off Once it has shut down you can power off on the side as well If you are milling the orthotic yourself follow the instructions for producing an ISO file If you are using the out sourced Ripple Effect Consulting solution follow steps for ADM file Page 34 C Producing ISO File Step 1 Within the project click on Produce button drill bit like tool Step 2 Select the Y Pitch either a 0 5mm for HD Milling time 22 to 27 minutes depending on foot size d 1mm for SD Milling time 12 to 18 minutes depending on foot size e 2mm for LD Milling time 9 to 12 minutes depending on foot size Eas File Edit Display Project Settings nasla BIS llel GN le y 3D View 40 123 1 000 mm Rapid Menu 4 SS Automodelling EasyCAD a Border height 20 mm ies Er H gt E E Minimum thickness plantar 34 mm Average thickness plantar 3 mm Height arch 23 gt C Light Concave Normal Cc ex Strong Lateral Arch 1 52 a Heel lift Type of
32. n vary from 500Kb to 3MB e To Operate Milling Machine Step 1 Plug in the milling machine and Vacuum Pump as well as the USB from the milling machine into the laptop Step 2 Switch on the milling machine using the red dial on the right side of the machine Step 3 Plug in the USB Memory Stick to the laptop if you are using one to transfer the ISO files Step 4 Select the USBCNC logo on the desktop Once open click on Start Operate Program Tools Variabies 10 Setup Melp GsoaaCNC software amp interface wa _ ary Spiced esne 29 Info Loading done nrOtLines 428 57 Info Welcome to USBONC Press Reset to enable Gives 2453 Info CRU at lt SIM gt used DESI Warreng SIMULATION MODE Press reset to start FPFF R2 AM 1 24 2012 a E O Ay Page 37 Step 5 Select the Auto button or F5 USBCNC V3 524 SIMULATION C Program Files USBCNCV3 macro cnc pere Progam Toos Varables 10 Setup Hep SpeecOv Mature Wort amp maix 220 557 s Y 162 679 b 72 959 L 4 AUX1 G80 G17 G M5 MO F60 00 300 T1L0 Esp Esto EAL Dtr 6 robe D O LALALALA LLARRESALIALLSSIALLLLS SLA Home x 2 s This is file macro onc Home y r L e e TCA E 3 It is automatically loaded Hne 00 00 00 Coson MA 3 4 Customize this file yourself 5 It contains 5IMULATION MODE Press reset to start 6 subroutime change_tool this is call
33. n your RS Scan software select your patient file and the specific patient record you wish to use in Easy CAD Step 2 Click on the EXPORT button This will bring up a new ex port window Step 3 Select Dynamic Maximum Image Step 4 Click on options button and make sure both left and right are selected Also make sure that the following boxes are ticked See image below Selection Left Foot Right Foot Options pA Include the Dynamic Maximum Image in the default export 4 Include header information in file 4 Add xls extension to filename O Use the default folder for export E SE Step 5 Click export Step 6 Save the XLS file to your desktop or a folder you can find later on Step 7 Use the import Medicapteurs data o oo 0o 06UmU8WCCcmOWUCcOUCOOWUCOUMOUC OC OC OO OUCUCDC BHCCD Static Image Dynamic roll off Dynamic maximum image Dynamic Centre of force line Force plate data Zone division Pressure Force graphs Contact percentages Axis Angles Foot Dimensions Timing information Dynamic report BMP Export Entire plate roll off Entire plate maximum image Entire Centre of Force Temporal and Spatial Parameters Impulse Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options Options PNT OOP Help
34. ndow that opens change the drop down of the Files of Type to Generic Ini File ini then double click the file of the relevant patient from the Patient Digital Data folder which is in My Documents 13 Creating a New Project Step 1 Click on the Projects button Step 2 Make sure the shoe size is correct Step 3 Select the template shoe shape Step 4 Click Create new Project Patients All Patients 25mm Heel Lift Brandon 0001 4 17 2012 F 0002 4 17 2012 Brown Clifford gt 0003 4 17 2012 Busschau lain Busschau lain Data Ora i Desmizone___ Spedito Ri vuto Ferriera Antonis F 0002 4 17 2012 Insole project amp 0003 5 2 2012 Insole project freedman malcolm F 0004 5 27 2012 Insole project 4 Govender Preevin Load Project Show details Harriette Smith Standard IMAGO DEMO1 DYNAMIC IMAGO DEMO 2DSCANNER IMAGO DEMOS 3D FOAM BOX left fo Lindstrom Andrew Lishman Craig Mich ahon Rodney Magiah Moel Paziente Modella L Import Cancel Create Duplicate Send for processing Delete Project Models Material Coating Template Man Women Measure Page 24 14 Methodologies for building Orthotics There are many ways you can create orthotics within EasyCAD The more experienced you become with using the software and the outcomes you get you will find what works best for you Until that point though please find three different methodologies t
35. ng your own Custom Selections You can add your own pre defined slections as well Add to the custom selections Use the Selection tool to create your selection hs a anteriore After you have made your selection it will take hardoCusarm you to the Freehand pallet Depression Fascial Groowe Should you wish to add this selection to your Fascite elezione custom slection window then click back on Selection Menu and click Add to Custom Selec tion A pop will appear name the feature Open Delete You can now use this slection on the other foot or any other orthotic Slect the the named item and click open The new selection will take size and template deisng into account when making the sleection You can then tweek your new selection shoul dthis be nessaary befonre applying your Free hand Modifications f Freehand Tools Amplify Thickness of the highlighted section by increasing or decreasing in proportion to the whole area affected by the change Increase Decrease the thickness of the highlighted eg if you select the whole template then raise 1mm you will effectively add 1mm to the base leaving surface unchanged If however you select an area within the template and raise 1mm you will add 1mm on every point within that selected area only Set Height this pays no attention to the contour you already have on the template and will adjust the whole selected area to specified height The We
36. nguage of the software as well as the unit of measurement metric or imperial Page 5 5 CAM settings For those who have purchased a CNC Milling machine with the USBCNC program it will be necessary to configure the parameters in this submenu for proper production of orthotics In particular to obtain accurate and reliable work you must correctly set the parameters for the tool shank diameter and the diameter of the tool tip To obtain information about these parameters refer to the manual of the CNC milling machine and its configuration Application setup E gt i Dimensioni CHC Course 400 mm Stroke Y 00 mm Zo 170 mm Cutting Option Speed coordinates Z i double pass Chuck 24000 jm Faster running a0 20 mm Feed rate adzes 4600 mm m 1 Opzione Sgrosso Initial Feed 1400 mmm Doll diameter A ee ee Eaod rata cut 1400 mmr m Deny coordinates Z shank diameter Cut working parameters intermediate height ISO Middle job jw Motes in the working file SC ej o X Pitch processing 2 I Symbol Start Z End Job Y Pitch processing i a Gao az TIME ISO End job Distance interposed 20 j asa oo azg File extension OF Cancel These settings are effective only in EasyCAD Professional and are specific to the IMG 43 and Vulcan VX1 milling machine Should you have the Vulcan Twin machine please ensure you have the right version of Easy CAD Professional 6
37. of template and the size and click Create New Project Moreover in the top pane of the same screen will be displayed all the exams or optical pressure associ ated with the patient New ones can also be added through the use of the EasyGRAB utility To do this click the Import button select the file containing the valid data To recall an earlier draft from the archive select the project from the list in the centre of the screen and click on Upload Project There are also options to preview and details of projects in the archive View Details or Send for Process ing which creates a file of the project which can then be sent to a remote centre for milling 11 Creating a new Patient Step 1 Double click on the Easy CAD icon to open EASY CAD Step 2 Click on the Archive Icon Second Icon from the Left Step 3 Click New at the bottom of the Patient Data Base Menu Step 4 Enter the following data Patients name Surname and Name Address Mobile Date of birth YYYY MM DD The only critical piece you need is the Shoe size Date of Birth and the Patients name the rest of this information is optional Step 5 Click Save 12 Creating a new Patient from the IMPORT option Step 1 Double click on the Easy CAD icon to open EASY CAD Step 2 Click on the Archive Icon Second Icon from the Left Step 3 Click New at the bottom of the Patient Data Base Menu then Import Page 23 Step 4 On the wi
38. ool will allow you to create a range of sizes You can then use the appro priate size for your patient without having to re create all the steps you used before Step 1 Open the patients project Step 2 Click Settings option pak1 and Models Original Project Project Recalculated SO mm 50 mrm 45 mm 445 M 45 mm z min Step 4 Select sizes default is all sizes note the incorrect size description just ignore Step 5 Click run Page 40 17 FAQ s 1 How to clean below the vacuum bed Step 1 Home the machine then open the jog pad F10 Step 2 Select Cont for Continuous and use the slide rule to adjust the speed of the movement Step 3 Use the mouse and click on the relevant arrow for the movement path required There are 4 ar rows in a North South East West N S E W pattern as well as North South N S arrows to the right of that In the N S E W arrows the North South move the bed Forwards Backwards the East West move the milling arm Left Right the North South arrows to the right control the vertical movement of the milling machine arm Up and Down 2 Can I use my RS Scan Yes you can we support all software versions and plate sizes You need to make sure you are following the manufactures calibration guidelines as the Easy CAD import has a defined range and if your plate is not calibrated correctly it will reject the data import Step 1 While i
39. or thickness Rapid Menu tr Optimization tools Sofiness g 1 15 Cubic Smoothing Linear Smoothing Spline Smoothing Creation of the symmetric Flip orthotic La A Edge Correction Edge Smoothing Autocorrection of the heights Z Min 25 Z Max 304 Fis orthotic mn mas thickness Page 14 f Selection Menu This section also allows the more experienced operator to manipulate CAD design with ex treme precision onto the surface of the foot Use the appropriate procedures for selecting the area you want to edit The available modes are Rectangle Broken line start by clicking once in the area you want to draw the line then move the mouse then click again Repeat until the shape is drawn and close the loop off by double clicking Oval Select all After choosing the most appropriate selec tion with the help of the mouse and click and drag technique on the image to determine the boundary of 2D to change The action you wish to perform with the select ed area can be managed through the appropri ate slidebar When doing this by also selecting the Smoothing eg disabled Linear or Ring Cubic your changes in height will be smoothed as much or as little as you wish The slidebars let you By mouse clicking on the various highllights areas on the template you can make pre deter mined selection like the Heel border Medial and laterial aspects of the arch Once your selection is made the Fr
40. or ease of use even for less experienced users For example the FILE menu and all its entries collects all the functions of opening saving exporting and printing projects including access to the archive The menu can be activated from the keyboard using the Alt key Some menus when invoked may refer to options on the toolbar In these cases the panel will turn on automatically For example in the main menu under the menu item Tools EasyCAD self modelling the panel on the right of the screen will display pallet options with its configuration parameters C The toolbar The toolbar located to the right of the screen contains all the commands related to the design of compu terized orthotics Every single item in the toolbox gathers information options and tools for designing computer foot orthotics 7 Sub Menu Items under TOOLS a General Information General information shows a collected summary of the project including the style of model template the measure selected the gender man or woman when provided the material you want the orthotic milled on the finish coat ing of the product a text list of actions performed for the design of both the left and right foot In this section during the design of the orthotic you can change the material and finish using the appropriate drop down menu If you want to use materials or finishes not listed you can click through the to activate the archive of mater
41. r intention to integrate the document in the Archives If so you will also be asked if you want to delete the source file as a dupli cate of the one on file If there is a copy of the same project as a single document and a copy in the archive the program will show us which one is more recent b Archive Advanced Search All Patients ip Brandon Patient Data E Projects IMAGO DEMO1 DYNAMIC Search Remote Code Center Remote ip IMAGO DEMO2 2DSCANNER Name Code date Recorded o FE hai IMAGO DEMO3 3D FOAM BOX left foot Fiscal Code P E Cardi Medical Lindstrom Andrew eGo Address Zip Code City Lindstrom Andrew 3 Po rT f i Phone Mobile Fax Email Tosi Angelino D oo m moo Date of Birth Sex Height Weight Shoe Size Profession so ego cm Prescription Pt Pathology Page 22 If you want to keep an archive of projects and examinations this can be done in the Archives Project The archive contains all the data sheets of all patients treated in EasyCAD The management and search of the database is simple and intuitive A complete data sheet provides all the information necessary for proper management and execution of projects If you use the utility EasyGRAB and are creating a new patient card through the Import button you can enter patient data automatically To create or retrieve a plantar project simply select the patient or create a new one select the Projects section choose the type
42. reate a base plantar ideal for the project you want to accom plish Easy Cad is unique in offering a self modelling system with the ability to create a virtually infinite resource base foot In addition by applying a sophisticated math ematical algorithm to imported tests pressure or optical the model created is able to fit the ge ometry of the patient s foot If you have imported the Pressure map it will ask if you would like the settings you put here to work in conjunction with the shape of the foot as shown in the pressure map By doing this you will be able to generate a template with the arch shaped accurately Creating Self Modelling Templates Under the options TAB you can save several tem plates of your Self Modelling setups This makes keeping a record of your favourite set ting simple and easy To re use a saved tepmlate simple open the options tab select the template and click open This will retore your Self modelling setting to the saved settings Rapid Menu Automodelling EasyCAD Buyjapouoyny ajd uwa j Border height Slim Minimum thickness plantar Average thickness plantar Height arch C Light C Moral f Strong Ww Lateral Arch Heel lift Rapid Menu Automodelling EasyCAD Bujapo Woy aqejduay Save the new parameters as default Restore the orginal values Add to template high Arch Standard Open Delete 8 NI aa f Concave f Convex
43. t number Alternatively you can change the file name to your patient s name Organize v New folder spf sears Domens 2 K Favorites Documents library W Desktop Includes 2 locations my Downloads Photo Stream SG Recent Places a a acon f SkyDrive J Ub Fax J Paitent Digital Foder J PDF Architect Files B Scanned Documents Name G Libraries El Documents d Music E Pictures f Videos jE Computer Date modified 2 5 2013 7 55 PM 11 20 2012 10 00 12 10 2012 4 24 PM 12 10 2012 3 52 PM 11 20 2012 10 00 File folder File folder File folder File folder File folder Filename TSE Save as type Esportazione ed Invio dati adm Hide Folders f Govender Preevin o i Harriette Smith IMAGO DEMO1 DYNAMIC IMAGO DEMO2 2DSCANNER M Lishman Craig Paziente Modella IMAGO DEMO3 3D FOAM BOX left fod Lindstrom Andrew McMahon Rodney Nagiah Noel Step 7 Choose the location to save the file Step 8 Click save Page 36 Step 9 Email the file to us for milling to orthotics rippleffect co za In the email please clearly state the following a EVA Selection Colour or code b Quality of finish Low Medium or High C Any special finishes or angles on the reverse skiving NB the file size is determined by foot size amount of modifications on the pair File size ca
44. t there is no lateral movement otherwise it will pull out of place on the final cutout of milling Oper Program Tools Wearables 10 Setup Melb ae gt c x m R g g 16013 G01 X 75 84 Y85 39 16014 G01 X 80 75 Y77 47 a A Colson TCA M 16015 G01 X 85 57 Y67 00 00 00 00 31 53 CosonMA E 16016 G01 X 898 55 Y56 85 F i Pa FEF Bg pooo E ZD 26 770 16018 G01 X 89 Y45 84 16019 GO1 X 89 Y40 5 177 600 YD 191 090 s m ae 16451 gt 34585 16020 Goo 740 gt a n _ a O 149 AA 166 44 we 2 7 686 a 109 16021 G28 3 r 3 98 20 15 in gt X 7 157 Y 9 1 d 71 08 28 15 Info Oone Delta s gt XD 177 600 FD 191 090 20 26 770 Ti 16023 ws lt lt 16451 gt gt gt I P2 ry P4 Ps re ne ew lo l B s spe0sg jj Note If your milling machine does not have a vacuum bed you will need to use the Imago CAD CAM block stickers When first applying peel back the white side and apply sticker to EVA block Make sure there is no dust residue on the block or as little as possible to make the sticker last longer Then remove yellow brown side and carefully place on the bed of milling machine ensuring the block is positioned centrally Rub down on the block to ensure the sticker adheres fully There should be no lateral move ment of the block Step 8 Go back to main menu by pressing F12 then Home Sequence the machine by clicking on Step 9 Click on the Reset F
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